Slazenger The Wimbledon Ball

Slazenger is one of the world's oldest sports brands, founded in 1881 by Ralph and Albert Slazenger in London, United Kingdom. The brand is legendary for its long-standing partnership with the Wimbledon Championships, having provided the official tennis balls for the tournament since 1902. This represents the longest sponsorship in sporting history.

While the brand was originally British, its ownership has changed several times over the decades. Since 2004, Slazenger has been part of the Frasers Group (formerly Sports Direct International), a major British retail conglomerate owned by Mike Ashley. Regarding manufacturing, while headquarters remain in the UK, the production of Slazenger tennis balls was moved to the Philippines in the early 21st century to optimize global supply chains.